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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.37 and 56.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.37 and 56.87 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.37 = 56.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.37 = 56.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.37 × 56.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 9,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233.85/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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