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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.42 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.42 and 102.81 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.42 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.42 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.42 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 16,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.40/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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