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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.38, 162.64 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.38, 162.64 and 76.26 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.38 : 162.64 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.38/162.64 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.38x = 162.64 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.38x = 12,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402.93/108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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