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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.21 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.21 and 77.74 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.21 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.21 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.21 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 12,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609.51/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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