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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.08, 163.92 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.08, 163.92 and 73.26 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.08 : 163.92 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.08/163.92 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.08x = 163.92 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.08x = 12,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008.78/109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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