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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.20, 162.14 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.20, 162.14 and 104.52 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.20 : 162.14 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.20/162.14 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.20x = 162.14 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.20x = 16,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946.87/108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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