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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.54, 164.28 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.54, 164.28 and 73.66 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.54 : 164.28 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.54/164.28 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.54x = 164.28 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.54x = 12,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100.86/109.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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