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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.89, 164.85 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.89, 164.85 and 36.77 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.89 : 164.85 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.89/164.85 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.89x = 164.85 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.89x = 6,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061.71/109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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