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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 163.79 and 48.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 163.79 and 48.26 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 163.79 = 48.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/163.79 = 48.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 163.79 × 48.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 7,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903.45/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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