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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 163.24 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 163.24 and 85.97 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 163.24 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/163.24 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 163.24 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 14,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033.31/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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