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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.10, 161.94 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.10, 161.94 and 102.58 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.10 : 161.94 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.10/161.94 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.10x = 161.94 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.10x = 16,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611.81/108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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