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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162 and 103.95 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 16,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839.90/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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