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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.52, 164.37 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.52, 164.37 and 85.52 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.52 : 164.37 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.52/164.37 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.52x = 164.37 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.52x = 14,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,056.92/109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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