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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.08, 160.73 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.08, 160.73 and 106.94 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.08 : 160.73 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.08/160.73 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.08x = 160.73 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.08x = 17,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187.92/108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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