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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 163.35 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 163.35 and 105.12 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 163.35 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/163.35 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 163.35 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 17,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171.35/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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