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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 162.28 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 162.28 and 77.90 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 162.28 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/162.28 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 162.28 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 12,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641.61/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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