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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.07, 161.99 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.07, 161.99 and 75.58 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.07 : 161.99 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.07/161.99 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.07x = 161.99 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.07x = 12,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242.02/108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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