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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.09 and 43.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.09 and 43.07 is: 64.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.09 = 43.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.09 = 43.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.09 × 43.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 6,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980.41/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.63

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