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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.97, 164.57 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.97, 164.57 and 79.59 is: 119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.97 : 164.57 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.97/164.57 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.97x = 164.57 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.97x = 13,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,097.73/109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.11

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