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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.72, 164.37 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.72, 164.37 and 55.55 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.72 : 164.37 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.72/164.37 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.72x = 164.37 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.72x = 9,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130.75/109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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