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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.87, 164.52 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.87, 164.52 and 77.32 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.87 : 164.52 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.87/164.52 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.87x = 164.52 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.87x = 12,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,720.69/109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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