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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.84 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.84 and 43.54 is: 65.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.84 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.84 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.84 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 7,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090.05/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.31

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