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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.71 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.71 and 67.35 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.71 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.71 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.71 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 10,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958.18/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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