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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.86 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.86 and 95.22 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.86 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.86 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.86 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 15,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,507.05/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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