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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.42, 161.76 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.42, 161.76 and 104.46 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.42 : 161.76 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.42/161.76 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.42x = 161.76 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.42x = 16,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897.45/108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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