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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.19, 162.12 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.19, 162.12 and 73.83 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.19 : 162.12 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.19/162.12 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.19x = 162.12 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.19x = 11,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,968.88/108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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