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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.69, 162.66 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.69, 162.66 and 85.68 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.69 : 162.66 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.69/162.66 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.69x = 162.66 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.69x = 13,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,936.71/108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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