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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 162.20 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 162.20 and 43.97 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 162.20 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/162.20 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 162.20 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 7,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.71/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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