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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 161.01 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 161.01 and 104 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 161.01 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/161.01 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 161.01 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 16,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,745.04/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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