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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.55, 162.04 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.55, 162.04 and 99.25 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.55 : 162.04 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.55/162.04 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.55x = 162.04 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.55x = 16,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.47/107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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