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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 162.33 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 162.33 and 82.51 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 162.33 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/162.33 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 162.33 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 13,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,393.85/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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