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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 162.12 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 162.12 and 55.99 is: 83.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 162.12 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/162.12 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 162.12 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 9,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,077.10/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.95

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