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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.25, 161.94 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.25, 161.94 and 71.59 is: 107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.25 : 161.94 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.25/161.94 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.25x = 161.94 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.25x = 11,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593.28/108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.10

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