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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.66, 162.06 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.66, 162.06 and 102.72 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.66 : 162.06 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.66/162.06 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.66x = 162.06 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.66x = 16,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646.80/108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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