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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 162.26 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 162.26 and 91.16 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 162.26 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/162.26 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 162.26 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 14,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791.62/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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