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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 164.68 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 164.68 and 52.76 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 164.68 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/164.68 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 164.68 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 8,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688.52/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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