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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.17, 163.72 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.17, 163.72 and 40.67 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.17 : 163.72 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.17/163.72 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.17x = 163.72 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.17x = 6,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658.49/109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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