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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.71, 164.67 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.71, 164.67 and 55.65 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.71 : 164.67 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.71/164.67 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.71x = 164.67 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.71x = 9,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.78/109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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