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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.50 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.50 and 69.29 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.50 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.50 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.50 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 11,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258.47/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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