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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.85, 164.84 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.85, 164.84 and 55.75 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.85 : 164.84 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.85/164.84 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.85x = 164.84 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.85x = 9,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189.56/109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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