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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.44, 162.48 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.44, 162.48 and 81.44 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.44 : 162.48 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.44/162.48 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.44x = 162.48 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.44x = 13,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,232.37/108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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