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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.38, 164.16 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.38, 164.16 and 73.36 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.38 : 164.16 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.38/164.16 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.38x = 164.16 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.38x = 12,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042.78/109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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