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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.27 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.27 and 72.27 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.27 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.27 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.27 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 11,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,727.25/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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