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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.94, 164.45 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.94, 164.45 and 77.45 is: 115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.94 : 164.45 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.94/164.45 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.94x = 164.45 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.94x = 12,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735.44/109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.85

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