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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 162.24 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 162.24 and 99.04 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 162.24 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/162.24 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 162.24 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 16,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068.25/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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