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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.47, 162.53 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.47, 162.53 and 76.25 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.47 : 162.53 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.47/162.53 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.47x = 162.53 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.47x = 12,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.53/108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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