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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.89, 164.88 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.89, 164.88 and 66.56 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.89 : 164.88 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.89/164.88 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.89x = 164.88 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.89x = 10,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973.59/109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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