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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 164.07 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 164.07 and 54.54 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 164.07 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/164.07 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 164.07 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 8,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948.38/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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