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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.05 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.05 and 62.37 is: 93.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.05 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.05 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.05 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,107.06/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.58

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