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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.54 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.54 and 55.58 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.54 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.54 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.54 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 9,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145.13/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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