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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 162.97 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 162.97 and 40.18 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 162.97 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/162.97 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 162.97 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 6,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548.13/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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