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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 162 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 162 and 79.20 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 162 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/162 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 162 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 12,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,830.40/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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