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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.61, 164.21 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.61, 164.21 and 82.59 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.61 : 164.21 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.61/164.21 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.61x = 164.21 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.61x = 13,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.69/109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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