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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.49, 163.93 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.49, 163.93 and 55.27 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.49 : 163.93 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.49/163.93 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.49x = 163.93 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.49x = 9,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060.74/109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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