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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.38, 162.48 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.38, 162.48 and 76.34 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.38 : 162.48 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.38/162.48 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.38x = 162.48 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.38x = 12,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403.72/108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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