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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.51, 163.92 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.51, 163.92 and 105.94 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.51 : 163.92 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.51/163.92 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.51x = 163.92 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.51x = 17,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365.68/109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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