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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 163.83 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 163.83 and 99.65 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 163.83 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/163.83 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 163.83 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 16,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325.66/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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