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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162.13 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162.13 and 105.50 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162.13 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162.13 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162.13 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 17,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,104.72/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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