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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.42, 162.78 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.42, 162.78 and 85.80 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.42 : 162.78 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.42/162.78 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.42x = 162.78 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.42x = 13,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966.52/108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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