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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 161.92 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 161.92 and 101.18 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 161.92 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/161.92 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 161.92 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 16,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382.56/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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