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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.41, 164.33 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.41, 164.33 and 102.12 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.41 : 164.33 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.41/164.33 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.41x = 164.33 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.41x = 16,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780.87/109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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