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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 162.98 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 162.98 and 72.47 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 162.98 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/162.98 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 162.98 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 11,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,809.98/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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