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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.94, 162.56 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.94, 162.56 and 96.80 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 162.56 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/162.56 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 162.56 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 15,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735.81/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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