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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 162.35 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 162.35 and 108.78 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 162.35 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/162.35 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 162.35 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 17,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659.89/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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