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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.93, 164.92 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.93, 164.92 and 55.12 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.93 : 164.92 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.93/164.92 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.93x = 164.92 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.93x = 9,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090.39/109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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