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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.02, 161.70 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.02, 161.70 and 82.44 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.02 : 161.70 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.02/161.70 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.02x = 161.70 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.02x = 13,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330.55/108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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