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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 162.27 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 162.27 and 72.15 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 162.27 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/162.27 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 162.27 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 11,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,707.78/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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