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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 162.03 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 162.03 and 69.51 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 162.03 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/162.03 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 162.03 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 11,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,262.71/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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