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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.84, 164.64 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.84, 164.64 and 45.64 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.84 : 164.64 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.84/164.64 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.84x = 164.64 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.84x = 7,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514.17/109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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