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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.54 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.54 and 96.66 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.54 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.54 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.54 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 15,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711.12/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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