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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.78, 163.94 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.78, 163.94 and 89.54 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.78 : 163.94 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.78/163.94 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.78x = 163.94 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.78x = 14,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679.19/109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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