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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 161.14 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 161.14 and 95.88 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 161.14 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/161.14 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 161.14 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 15,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450.10/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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