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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.54 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.54 and 103.95 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.54 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.54 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.54 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 16,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.03/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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