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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.65, 164.37 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.65, 164.37 and 71.21 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.65 : 164.37 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.65/164.37 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.65x = 164.37 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.65x = 11,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,704.62/109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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