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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.60 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.60 and 67.23 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.60 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.60 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.60 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,864.03/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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