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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.36, 161.62 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.36, 161.62 and 106.54 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.36 : 161.62 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.36/161.62 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.36x = 161.62 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.36x = 17,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218.32/108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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