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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.70, 164.64 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.70, 164.64 and 85.70 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.70 : 164.64 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.70/164.64 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.70x = 164.64 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.70x = 14,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,109.65/109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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