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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.33, 164.02 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.33, 164.02 and 37.19 is: 55.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.33 : 164.02 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.33/164.02 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.33x = 164.02 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.33x = 6,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099.90/109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.79

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