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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.46, 161.60 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.46, 161.60 and 102.25 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.46 : 161.60 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.46/161.60 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.46x = 161.60 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.46x = 16,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523.60/108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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