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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.86, 162.95 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.86, 162.95 and 102.47 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.86 : 162.95 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.86/162.95 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.86x = 162.95 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.86x = 16,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696.16/108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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