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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.15, 164.74 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.15, 164.74 and 105.34 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.15 : 164.74 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.15/164.74 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.15x = 164.74 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.15x = 17,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353.71/109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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