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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.20, 163.32 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.20, 163.32 and 74.76 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.20 : 163.32 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.20/163.32 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.20x = 163.32 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.20x = 12,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209.80/109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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