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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.95, 162.23 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.95, 162.23 and 72.11 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.95 : 162.23 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.95/162.23 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.95x = 162.23 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.95x = 11,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,697.77/107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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