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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.89, 164.72 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.89, 164.72 and 61.70 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.89 : 164.72 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.89/164.72 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.89x = 164.72 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.89x = 10,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162.09/109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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