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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.66, 164.31 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.66, 164.31 and 105.61 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.66 : 164.31 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.66/164.31 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.66x = 164.31 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.66x = 17,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352.37/109.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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