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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 162.75 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 162.75 and 70.09 is: 104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 162.75 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/162.75 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 162.75 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 11,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,407.15/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.99

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