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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 163.44 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 163.44 and 76.74 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 163.44 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/163.44 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 163.44 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 12,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542.39/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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