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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 162.57 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 162.57 and 72.61 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 162.57 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/162.57 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 162.57 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 11,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,804.21/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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