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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 162.52 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 162.52 and 84.72 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 162.52 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/162.52 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 162.52 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 13,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768.69/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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