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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.79, 164.76 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.79, 164.76 and 45.67 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.79 : 164.76 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.79/164.76 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.79x = 164.76 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.79x = 7,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524.18/109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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