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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.47 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.47 and 99.56 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.47 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.47 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.47 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 16,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174.70/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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