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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 161.94 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 161.94 and 56.69 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 161.94 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/161.94 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 161.94 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 9,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179.57/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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