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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.62, 162.92 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.62, 162.92 and 81.74 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.62 : 162.92 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.62/162.92 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.62x = 162.92 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.62x = 13,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.08/108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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