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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 162.23 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 162.23 and 44.03 is: 66.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 162.23 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/162.23 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 162.23 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 7,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142.99/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.04

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