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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.65, 164.47 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.65, 164.47 and 75.30 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.65 : 164.47 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.65/164.47 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.65x = 164.47 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.65x = 12,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385.30/109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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