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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.81 and 57.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.81 and 57.21 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.81 = 57.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.81 = 57.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.81 × 57.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 9,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314.36/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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