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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.87, 164.80 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.87, 164.80 and 73.27 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.87 : 164.80 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.87/164.80 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.87x = 164.80 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.87x = 12,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.19/109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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