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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.89 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.89 and 96.54 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.89 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.89 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.89 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628.86/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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