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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.57, 162.85 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.57, 162.85 and 43.55 is: 65.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.57 : 162.85 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.57/162.85 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.57x = 162.85 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.57x = 7,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.91/108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.32

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