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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.84, 164.58 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.84, 164.58 and 73.78 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.84 : 164.58 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.84/164.58 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.84x = 164.58 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.84x = 12,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142.71/109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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