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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.46 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.46 and 65.56 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.46 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.46 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.46 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 10,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716.44/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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