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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.89, 164.86 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.89, 164.86 and 36.76 is: 55.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.89 : 164.86 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.89/164.86 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.89x = 164.86 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.89x = 6,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,060.25/109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.15

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