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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.79 and 64.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.79 and 64.57 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.79 = 64.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.79 = 64.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.79 × 64.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 10,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446.78/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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