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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.46, 162.66 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.46, 162.66 and 106.12 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.46 : 162.66 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.46/162.66 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.46x = 162.66 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.46x = 17,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261.48/108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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