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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.37, 163.94 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.37, 163.94 and 70.96 is: 106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.37 : 163.94 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.37/163.94 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.37x = 163.94 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.37x = 11,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.18/109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.37

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