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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.66, 162.88 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.66, 162.88 and 70.15 is: 105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.66 : 162.88 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.66/162.88 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.66x = 162.88 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.66x = 11,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.03/108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.15

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