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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.25, 162.41 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.25, 162.41 and 67.62 is: 101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.25 : 162.41 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.25/162.41 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.25x = 162.41 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.25x = 10,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982.08/108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.45

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