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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.04 and 56.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.04 and 56.64 is: 84.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.04 = 56.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.04 = 56.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.04 × 56.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 9,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177.95/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.98

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