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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.32, 164 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.32, 164 and 73.48 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.32 : 164 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.32/164 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.32x = 164 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.32x = 12,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.72/109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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