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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162.45 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162.45 and 72.09 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162.45 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162.45 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162.45 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 11,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,711.02/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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