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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.88, 164.91 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.88, 164.91 and 73.88 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.88 : 164.91 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.88/164.91 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.88x = 164.91 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.88x = 12,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.55/109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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