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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 162.96 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 162.96 and 72.40 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 162.96 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/162.96 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 162.96 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 11,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,798.30/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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