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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.13, 163.58 and 48.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.13, 163.58 and 48.20 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.13 : 163.58 = 48.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.13/163.58 = 48.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.13x = 163.58 × 48.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.13x = 7,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883.50/109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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