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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 162.99 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 162.99 and 72.25 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 162.99 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/162.99 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 162.99 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 11,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,776.03/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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