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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 162.48 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 162.48 and 88.18 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 162.48 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/162.48 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 162.48 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 14,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327.49/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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