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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 164.03 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 164.03 and 40.86 is: 61.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 164.03 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/164.03 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 164.03 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 6,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702.87/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.30

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