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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 162.63 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 162.63 and 95.49 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 162.63 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/162.63 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 162.63 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 15,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529.54/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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