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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.97, 164.84 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.97, 164.84 and 81.20 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.97 : 164.84 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.97/164.84 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.97x = 164.84 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.97x = 13,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385.01/109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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