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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.72 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.72 and 81.48 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.72 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.72 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.72 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 13,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258.43/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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