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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 162.34 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 162.34 and 106.75 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 162.34 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/162.34 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 162.34 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 17,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328.45/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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