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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.34, 162.52 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.34, 162.52 and 72.18 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.34 : 162.52 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.34/162.52 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.34x = 162.52 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.34x = 11,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,730.69/108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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