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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 163 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 163 and 43.66 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 163 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/163 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 163 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 7,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115.77/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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