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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.51, 164.12 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.51, 164.12 and 55.44 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.51 : 164.12 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.51/164.12 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.51x = 164.12 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.51x = 9,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,098.54/109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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