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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 163.05 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 163.05 and 72.29 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 163.05 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/163.05 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 163.05 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 11,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,786.88/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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