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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.95 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.95 and 88.29 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.95 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.95 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.95 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 14,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386.41/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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