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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 162.05 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 162.05 and 85.35 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 162.05 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/162.05 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 162.05 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 13,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831.63/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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