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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 162.23 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 162.23 and 56.76 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 162.23 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/162.23 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 162.23 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 9,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208.17/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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