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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.41 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.41 and 106.25 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.41 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.41 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.41 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 17,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.72/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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