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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.77, 164.54 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.77, 164.54 and 48.86 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.77 : 164.54 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.77/164.54 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.77x = 164.54 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.77x = 8,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039.96/109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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