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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.12 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.12 and 100.56 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.12 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.12 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.12 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 16,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.79/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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