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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 164.09 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 164.09 and 101.65 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 164.09 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/164.09 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 164.09 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 16,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679.75/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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