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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.80, 164.60 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.80, 164.60 and 45.63 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.80 : 164.60 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.80/164.60 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.80x = 164.60 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.80x = 7,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509.88/109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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