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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.55, 162.60 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.55, 162.60 and 71.87 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.55 : 162.60 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.55/162.60 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.55x = 162.60 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.55x = 11,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,686.06/108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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