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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.04, 162.20 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.04, 162.20 and 85.30 is: 128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.04 : 162.20 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.04/162.20 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.04x = 162.20 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.04x = 13,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,835.66/108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.06

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