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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.44, 163.98 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.44, 163.98 and 82.44 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.44 : 163.98 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.44/163.98 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.44x = 163.98 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.44x = 13,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,518.51/109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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