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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 163.38 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 163.38 and 54.06 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 163.38 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/163.38 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 163.38 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 8,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832.32/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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