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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.58, 164.12 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.58, 164.12 and 66.20 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.58 : 164.12 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.58/164.12 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.58x = 164.12 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.58x = 10,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863.59/109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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