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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.69, 164.55 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.69, 164.55 and 45.56 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.69 : 164.55 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.69/164.55 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.69x = 164.55 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.69x = 7,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,497.48/109.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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