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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.47, 164.20 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.47, 164.20 and 45.35 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.47 : 164.20 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.47/164.20 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.47x = 164.20 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.47x = 7,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.65/109.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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