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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 162.26 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 162.26 and 56.80 is: 85.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 162.26 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/162.26 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 162.26 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 9,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215.27/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.15

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