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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 162.45 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 162.45 and 95.04 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 162.45 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/162.45 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 162.45 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 15,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439.25/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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