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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 162.34 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 162.34 and 43.25 is: 64.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 162.34 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/162.34 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 162.34 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 7,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021.21/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.86

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