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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 162.98 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 162.98 and 43.67 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 162.98 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/162.98 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 162.98 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 7,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116.30/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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