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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.68, 164.41 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.68, 164.41 and 55.65 is: 83.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.68 : 164.41 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.68/164.41 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.68x = 164.41 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.68x = 9,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148.32/109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.41

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