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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.52, 164.59 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.52, 164.59 and 105.48 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.52 : 164.59 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.52/164.59 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.52x = 164.59 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.52x = 17,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360.95/109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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