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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.24, 162.77 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.24, 162.77 and 103.72 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.24 : 162.77 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.24/162.77 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.24x = 162.77 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.24x = 16,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882.50/109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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