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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 164.15 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 164.15 and 54.60 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 164.15 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/164.15 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 164.15 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 8,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.52/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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