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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 162.13 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 162.13 and 96.73 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 162.13 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/162.13 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 162.13 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 15,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682.83/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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