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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.41, 163.77 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.41, 163.77 and 74.97 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.41 : 163.77 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.41/163.77 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.41x = 163.77 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.41x = 12,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277.84/109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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