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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.38, 163.98 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.38, 163.98 and 45.21 is: 67.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.38 : 163.98 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.38/163.98 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.38x = 163.98 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.38x = 7,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.54/109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.78

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