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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 163.52 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 163.52 and 52 is: 78.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 163.52 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/163.52 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 163.52 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 8,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503.04/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.01

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