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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 162.33 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 162.33 and 98.65 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 162.33 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/162.33 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 162.33 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 16,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.85/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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