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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.65, 164.19 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.65, 164.19 and 73.47 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.65 : 164.19 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.65/164.19 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.65x = 164.19 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.65x = 12,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063.04/109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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