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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.91, 164.88 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.91, 164.88 and 55.83 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.91 : 164.88 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.91/164.88 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.91x = 164.88 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.91x = 9,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205.25/109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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