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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.64, 164.52 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.64, 164.52 and 71.12 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.64 : 164.52 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.64/164.52 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.64x = 164.52 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.64x = 11,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,700.66/109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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