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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.11, 163.54 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.11, 163.54 and 36.91 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.11 : 163.54 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.11/163.54 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.11x = 163.54 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.11x = 6,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036.26/109.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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