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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.48 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.48 and 76.08 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.48 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.48 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.48 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 12,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361.48/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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