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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.40, 162.66 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.40, 162.66 and 67.84 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.40 : 162.66 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.40/162.66 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.40x = 162.66 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.40x = 11,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,034.85/108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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