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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.44, 161.56 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.44, 161.56 and 103.28 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.44 : 161.56 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.44/161.56 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.44x = 161.56 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.44x = 16,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,684.85/108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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