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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.01, 160.97 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.01, 160.97 and 103.48 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.01 : 160.97 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.01/160.97 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.01x = 160.97 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.01x = 16,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657.18/108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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