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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.48, 164.14 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.48, 164.14 and 46.91 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.48 : 164.14 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.48/164.14 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.48x = 164.14 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.48x = 7,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698.87/109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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