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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 164.52 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 164.52 and 77.58 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 164.52 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/164.52 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 164.52 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 12,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763.46/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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