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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.07 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.07 and 50.22 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.07 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.07 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.07 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 8,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.03/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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