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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.30, 163.84 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.30, 163.84 and 76.80 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.30 : 163.84 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.30/163.84 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.30x = 163.84 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.30x = 12,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582.91/109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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