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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.81, 162.97 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.81, 162.97 and 76.47 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.81 : 162.97 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.81/162.97 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.81x = 162.97 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.81x = 12,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462.32/108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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