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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.67, 164.36 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.67, 164.36 and 55.50 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.67 : 164.36 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.67/164.36 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.67x = 164.36 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.67x = 9,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,121.70/109.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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