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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.07, 162 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.07, 162 and 56.75 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.07 : 162 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.07/162 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.07x = 162 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.07x = 9,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192.69/108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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