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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.18 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.18 and 97.74 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.18 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.18 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.18 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753.24/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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