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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.56 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.56 and 101.74 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.56 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.56 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.56 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 16,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538.85/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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