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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.98, 164.73 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.98, 164.73 and 45.78 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.98 : 164.73 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.98/164.73 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.98x = 164.73 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.98x = 7,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.34/109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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