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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 162.96 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 162.96 and 87.16 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 162.96 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/162.96 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 162.96 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 14,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202.34/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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