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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.48 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.48 and 76.52 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.48 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.48 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.48 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 12,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432.97/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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