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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 164.23 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 164.23 and 73.58 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 164.23 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/164.23 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 164.23 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 12,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083.04/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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