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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.85, 164.89 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.85, 164.89 and 66.63 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.85 : 164.89 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.85/164.89 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.85x = 164.89 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.85x = 10,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985.80/109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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