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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.33, 164 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.33, 164 and 45.21 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.33 : 164 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.33/164 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.33x = 164 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.33x = 7,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414.44/109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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