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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 162.21 and 39.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 162.21 and 39.67 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 162.21 = 39.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/162.21 = 39.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 162.21 × 39.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 6,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434.87/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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