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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 164.49 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 164.49 and 109.40 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 164.49 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/164.49 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 164.49 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 17,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,995.21/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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