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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 162.35 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 162.35 and 102.75 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 162.35 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/162.35 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 162.35 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 16,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680.95/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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