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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 162.03 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 162.03 and 64.17 is: 96.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 162.03 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/162.03 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 162.03 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 10,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397.47/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.07

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