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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.73 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.73 and 55.69 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.73 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.73 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.73 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 9,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173.61/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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