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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.18, 163.67 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.18, 163.67 and 55.11 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.18 : 163.67 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.18/163.67 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.18x = 163.67 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.18x = 9,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019.99/109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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