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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.71, 162.97 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.71, 162.97 and 43.68 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.71 : 162.97 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.71/162.97 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.71x = 162.97 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.71x = 7,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118.53/108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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