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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.30, 162.48 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.30, 162.48 and 88.10 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.30 : 162.48 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.30/162.48 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.30x = 162.48 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.30x = 14,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314.49/108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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