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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.70 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.70 and 69.46 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.70 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.70 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.70 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 11,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231.02/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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