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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 161.75 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 161.75 and 71.36 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 161.75 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/161.75 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 161.75 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 11,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.48/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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