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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.11, 163.68 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.11, 163.68 and 34.97 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.11 : 163.68 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.11/163.68 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.11x = 163.68 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.11x = 5,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723.07/109.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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