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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 162.77 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 162.77 and 65.47 is: 97.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 162.77 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/162.77 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 162.77 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 10,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.43/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.96

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