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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.64, 162.66 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.64, 162.66 and 76.56 is: 114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.64 : 162.66 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.64/162.66 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.64x = 162.66 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.64x = 12,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453.25/108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.63

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