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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.34, 163.96 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.34, 163.96 and 75.24 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.34 : 163.96 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.34/163.96 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.34x = 163.96 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.34x = 12,336.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336.35/109.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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