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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162.14 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162.14 and 62.38 is: 93.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162.14 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162.14 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162.14 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114.29/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.65

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