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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.79 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.79 and 71.34 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.79 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.79 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.79 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 11,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.10/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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