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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.17, 163.85 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.17, 163.85 and 81.72 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.17 : 163.85 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.17/163.85 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.17x = 163.85 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.17x = 13,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,389.41/109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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