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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 161.89 and 79.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 161.89 and 79.15 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 161.89 = 79.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/161.89 = 79.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 161.89 × 79.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 12,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.59/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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