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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 162.96 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 162.96 and 95.86 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 162.96 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/162.96 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 162.96 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 15,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620.53/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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