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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.96, 164.84 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.96, 164.84 and 75.66 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.96 : 164.84 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.96/164.84 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.96x = 164.84 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.96x = 12,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471.79/109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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