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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.75, 164.68 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.75, 164.68 and 71.22 is: 106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.75 : 164.68 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.75/164.68 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.75x = 164.68 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.75x = 11,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,727.74/109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.86

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