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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.61, 164.41 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.61, 164.41 and 45.44 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.61 : 164.41 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.61/164.41 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.61x = 164.41 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.61x = 7,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470.79/109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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