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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.58, 162.86 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.58, 162.86 and 72.52 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.58 : 162.86 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.58/162.86 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.58x = 162.86 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.58x = 11,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810.61/108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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