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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 162.90 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 162.90 and 65.48 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 162.90 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/162.90 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 162.90 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 10,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,665.88/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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