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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.15, 161.09 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.15, 161.09 and 107.66 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.15 : 161.09 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.15/161.09 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.15x = 161.09 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.15x = 17,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342.41/108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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