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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 162.06 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 162.06 and 101.40 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 162.06 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/162.06 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 162.06 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 16,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432.88/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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