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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.58, 163.71 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.58, 163.71 and 75.05 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.58 : 163.71 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.58/163.71 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.58x = 163.71 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.58x = 12,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.62/109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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