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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.44, 163.86 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.44, 163.86 and 75.14 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.44 : 163.86 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.44/163.86 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.44x = 163.86 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.44x = 12,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312.44/109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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