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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.87, 163.44 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.87, 163.44 and 72.33 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.87 : 163.44 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.87/163.44 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.87x = 163.44 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.87x = 11,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,821.62/108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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