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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 162.08 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 162.08 and 88.97 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 162.08 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/162.08 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 162.08 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 14,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419.45/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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