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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.55 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.55 and 78.24 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.55 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.55 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.55 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 12,717.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,717.91/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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