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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.01, 162.33 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.01, 162.33 and 103.96 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.01 : 162.33 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.01/162.33 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.01x = 162.33 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.01x = 16,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,875.83/108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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