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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 162.33 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 162.33 and 67.71 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 162.33 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/162.33 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 162.33 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 10,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,991.36/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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