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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.20 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.20 and 77.68 is: 116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.20 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.20 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.20 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 12,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.70/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.41

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