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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 242.76 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 242.76 and 108.07 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 242.76 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/242.76 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 242.76 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 26,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233.86/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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