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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.51, 162.77 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.51, 162.77 and 43.51 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.51 : 162.77 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.51/162.77 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.51x = 162.77 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.51x = 7,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081.50/108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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