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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 161.35 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 161.35 and 104.78 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 161.35 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/161.35 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 161.35 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 16,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,906.25/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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