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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 164.51 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 164.51 and 55.46 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 164.51 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/164.51 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 164.51 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 9,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123.72/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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