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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.30 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.30 and 85.34 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.30 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.30 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.30 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 13,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850.68/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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