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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.69, 162.72 and 79.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.69, 162.72 and 79.64 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.69 : 162.72 = 79.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.69/162.72 = 79.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.69x = 162.72 × 79.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.69x = 12,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.21/108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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