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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.81 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.81 and 72.63 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.81 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.81 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.81 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 11,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824.89/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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