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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.81, 164.61 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.81, 164.61 and 55.73 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.81 : 164.61 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.81/164.61 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.81x = 164.61 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.81x = 9,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173.72/109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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