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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 161.97 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 161.97 and 89.76 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 161.97 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/161.97 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 161.97 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 14,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538.43/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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