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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.71, 162.82 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.71, 162.82 and 88.46 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.71 : 162.82 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.71/162.82 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.71x = 162.82 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.71x = 14,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401.80/108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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