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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 163.78 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 163.78 and 54.45 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 163.78 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/163.78 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 163.78 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 8,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.68/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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