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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.46, 162.28 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.46, 162.28 and 81.33 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.46 : 162.28 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.46/162.28 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.46x = 162.28 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.46x = 13,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198.23/108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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