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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.66, 162.48 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.66, 162.48 and 106.23 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.66 : 162.48 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.66/162.48 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.66x = 162.48 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.66x = 17,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.25/108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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