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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.80, 162.96 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.80, 162.96 and 72.72 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.80 : 162.96 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.80/162.96 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.80x = 162.96 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.80x = 11,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850.45/108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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