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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 164.17 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 164.17 and 71.09 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 164.17 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/164.17 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 164.17 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 11,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,669.85/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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