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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 162.84 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 162.84 and 72.48 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 162.84 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/162.84 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 162.84 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 11,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802.64/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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