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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.80, 164.76 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.80, 164.76 and 73.66 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.80 : 164.76 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.80/164.76 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.80x = 164.76 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.80x = 12,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,136.04/109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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