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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.83, 164.79 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.83, 164.79 and 58.53 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.83 : 164.79 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.83/164.79 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.83x = 164.79 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.83x = 9,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,645.16/109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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