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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.63, 162.73 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.63, 162.73 and 96.51 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.63 : 162.73 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.63/162.73 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.63x = 162.73 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.63x = 15,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704.67/108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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