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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.42 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.42 and 95.83 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.42 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.42 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.42 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 15,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564.71/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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