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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.06 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.06 and 100.56 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.06 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.06 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.06 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 16,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196.19/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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