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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 162.91 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 162.91 and 40.16 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 162.91 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/162.91 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 162.91 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 6,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542.47/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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