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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.15, 162.31 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.15, 162.31 and 83.83 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.15 : 162.31 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.15/162.31 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.15x = 162.31 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.15x = 13,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.43/108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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