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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 163.77 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 163.77 and 72.49 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 163.77 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/163.77 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 163.77 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 11,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.10/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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