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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.84, 164.68 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.84, 164.68 and 82.72 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.84 : 164.68 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.84/164.68 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.84x = 164.68 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.84x = 13,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.33/109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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