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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.59, 164.38 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.59, 164.38 and 55.48 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.59 : 164.38 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.59/164.38 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.59x = 164.38 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.59x = 9,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120.07/109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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