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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 162.09 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 162.09 and 104.40 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 162.09 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/162.09 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 162.09 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 16,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922.20/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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