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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.75 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.75 and 102.18 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.75 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.75 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.75 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 16,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.80/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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