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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.20, 163.98 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.20, 163.98 and 105.72 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.20 : 163.98 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.20/163.98 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.20x = 163.98 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.20x = 17,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335.97/109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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