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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 162.36 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 162.36 and 106.77 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 162.36 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/162.36 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 162.36 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 17,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335.18/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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