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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.23, 163.76 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.23, 163.76 and 40.74 is: 61.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.23 : 163.76 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.23/163.76 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.23x = 163.76 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.23x = 6,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671.38/109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.08

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