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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 161.96 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 161.96 and 104.58 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 161.96 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/161.96 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 161.96 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 16,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937.25/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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