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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 162.62 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 162.62 and 106.08 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 162.62 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/162.62 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 162.62 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 17,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250.20/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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