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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.12, 162.36 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.12, 162.36 and 73.92 is: 111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.12 : 162.36 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.12/162.36 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.12x = 162.36 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.12x = 12,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001.65/108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.00

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