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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 161.06 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 161.06 and 107.64 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 161.06 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/161.06 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 161.06 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 17,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335.96/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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