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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 163.42 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 163.42 and 76.73 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 163.42 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/163.42 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 163.42 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 12,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538.21/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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