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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.18 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.18 and 65.42 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.18 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.18 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.18 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 10,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675.24/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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