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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 162.76 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 162.76 and 57.23 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 162.76 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/162.76 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 162.76 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 9,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314.75/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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