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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.01 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.01 and 95.93 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.01 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.01 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.01 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541.62/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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