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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.93, 164.99 and 79.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.93, 164.99 and 79.51 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.93 : 164.99 = 79.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.93/164.99 = 79.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.93x = 164.99 × 79.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.93x = 13,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118.35/109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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