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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 162.29 and 56.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 162.29 and 56.12 is: 84.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 162.29 = 56.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/162.29 = 56.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 162.29 × 56.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 9,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106.62/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.15

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