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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.35, 162.42 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.35, 162.42 and 69.86 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.35 : 162.42 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.35/162.42 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.35x = 162.42 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.35x = 11,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,345.85/108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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