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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.46, 162.51 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.46, 162.51 and 89.25 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.46 : 162.51 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.46/162.51 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.46x = 162.51 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.46x = 14,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.02/108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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