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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 162.78 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 162.78 and 107.52 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 162.78 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/162.78 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 162.78 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 17,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.11/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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