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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.63, 164.35 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.63, 164.35 and 55.59 is: 83.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.63 : 164.35 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.63/164.35 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.63x = 164.35 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.63x = 9,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136.22/109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.34

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