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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 162.91 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 162.91 and 40.15 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 162.91 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/162.91 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 162.91 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 6,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539.82/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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