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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 163.92 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 163.92 and 55.11 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 163.92 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/163.92 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 163.92 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 9,033.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033.63/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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