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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 162.99 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 162.99 and 79.83 is: 119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 162.99 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/162.99 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 162.99 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 13,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011.49/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.68

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