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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.90 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.90 and 87.66 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.90 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.90 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.90 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 14,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192.15/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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