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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.48 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.48 and 79.25 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.48 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.48 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.48 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 13,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033.82/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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