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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 162.30 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 162.30 and 85.05 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 162.30 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/162.30 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 162.30 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 13,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,803.62/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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