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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 164.31 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 164.31 and 63.71 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 164.31 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/164.31 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 164.31 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 10,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468.43/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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