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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.56, 162.89 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.56, 162.89 and 40.13 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.56 : 162.89 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.56/162.89 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.56x = 162.89 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.56x = 6,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537.29/108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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