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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 162.03 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 162.03 and 77.58 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 162.03 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/162.03 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 162.03 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 12,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.29/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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