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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.25, 162.42 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.25, 162.42 and 56.86 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.25 : 162.42 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.25/162.42 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.25x = 162.42 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.25x = 9,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235.50/108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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