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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.41 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.41 and 85.45 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.41 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.41 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.41 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 13,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877.10/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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