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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.01 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.01 and 101.88 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.01 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.01 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.01 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 16,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403.70/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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