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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.23, 163.84 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.23, 163.84 and 44.20 is: 66.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.23 : 163.84 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.23/163.84 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.23x = 163.84 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.23x = 7,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241.73/109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.30

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