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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.06 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.06 and 71.43 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.06 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.06 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.06 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 11,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.07/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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