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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.51, 164.13 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.51, 164.13 and 48.55 is: 72.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.51 : 164.13 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.51/164.13 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.51x = 164.13 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.51x = 7,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968.51/109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.77

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