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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.93, 164.68 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.93, 164.68 and 52.08 is: 78.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.93 : 164.68 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.93/164.68 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.93x = 164.68 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.93x = 8,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575.45/109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.01

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