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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.99, 164.97 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.99, 164.97 and 36.86 is: 55.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.99 : 164.97 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.99/164.97 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.99x = 164.97 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.99x = 6,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080.38/109.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.28

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