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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.97 and 42.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.97 and 42.98 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.97 = 42.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.97 = 42.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.97 × 42.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 6,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960.55/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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