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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.76 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.76 and 79.66 is: 119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.76 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.76 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.76 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 12,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965.46/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.43

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