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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 161.96 and 50.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 161.96 and 50.26 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 161.96 = 50.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/161.96 = 50.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 161.96 × 50.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 8,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.45/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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