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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.91, 164.52 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.91, 164.52 and 71.31 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.91 : 164.52 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.91/164.52 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.91x = 164.52 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.91x = 11,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,731.05/109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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