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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 161.66 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 161.66 and 106.84 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 161.66 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/161.66 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 161.66 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 17,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.75/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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