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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 162.46 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 162.46 and 71.72 is: 107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 162.46 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/162.46 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 162.46 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 11,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651.63/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.61

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