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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.55, 162.74 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.55, 162.74 and 91.54 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.55 : 162.74 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.55/162.74 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.55x = 162.74 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.55x = 14,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.21/108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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