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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 164.30 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 164.30 and 45.41 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 164.30 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/164.30 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 164.30 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 7,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460.86/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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