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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.02, 162.06 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.02, 162.06 and 71.90 is: 107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.02 : 162.06 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.02/162.06 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.02x = 162.06 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.02x = 11,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,652.11/108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.87

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