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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.55, 164.22 and 77.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.55, 164.22 and 77.05 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.55 : 164.22 = 77.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.55/164.22 = 77.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.55x = 164.22 × 77.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.55x = 12,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652.77/109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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