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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 162.34 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 162.34 and 65.52 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 162.34 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/162.34 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 162.34 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 10,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,636.52/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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