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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 161.88 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 161.88 and 105.76 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 161.88 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/161.88 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 161.88 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 17,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.43/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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