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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.41, 164.24 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.41, 164.24 and 86.86 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.41 : 164.24 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.41/164.24 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.41x = 164.24 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.41x = 14,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,265.89/109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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