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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.49, 162.86 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.49, 162.86 and 71.94 is: 107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.49 : 162.86 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.49/162.86 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.49x = 162.86 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.49x = 11,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,715.89/108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.99

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