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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 161.36 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 161.36 and 106.04 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 161.36 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/161.36 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 161.36 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 17,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109.28/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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