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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.60, 162.66 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.60, 162.66 and 76.68 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.60 : 162.66 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.60/162.66 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.60x = 162.66 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.60x = 12,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.77/108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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