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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.91 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.91 and 83.08 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.91 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.91 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.91 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 13,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,534.56/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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