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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.96 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.96 and 47.16 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.96 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.96 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.96 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 7,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638.03/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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