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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 161.96 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 161.96 and 79.18 is: 118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 161.96 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/161.96 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 161.96 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 12,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822.79/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.58

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