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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 163.59 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 163.59 and 40.61 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 163.59 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/163.59 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 163.59 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 6,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643.65/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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