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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.48 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.48 and 72.26 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.48 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.48 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.48 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 11,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,812.82/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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