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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 162.68 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 162.68 and 79.79 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 162.68 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/162.68 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 162.68 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 12,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979.70/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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