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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.36, 161.45 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.36, 161.45 and 101 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.36 : 161.45 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.36/161.45 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.36x = 161.45 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.36x = 16,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306.45/108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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