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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.56 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.56 and 69.78 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.56 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.56 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.56 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 11,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,343.44/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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