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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.14, 161.94 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.14, 161.94 and 66.90 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.14 : 161.94 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.14/161.94 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.14x = 161.94 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.14x = 10,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833.79/108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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