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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.15, 161.39 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.15, 161.39 and 96.62 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.15 : 161.39 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.15/161.39 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.15x = 161.39 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.15x = 15,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592.94/108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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