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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 161.96 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 161.96 and 71.44 is: 107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 161.96 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/161.96 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 161.96 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 11,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,569.26/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.00

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