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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.40, 162.48 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.40, 162.48 and 71.86 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.40 : 162.48 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.40/162.48 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.40x = 162.48 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.40x = 11,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,675.81/108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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