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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 162.08 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 162.08 and 71.57 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 162.08 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/162.08 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 162.08 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 11,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.07/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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