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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.47, 162.75 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.47, 162.75 and 108.14 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.47 : 162.75 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.47/162.75 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.47x = 162.75 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.47x = 17,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598.97/108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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