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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.24 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.24 and 93.75 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.24 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.24 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.24 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 15,210
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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