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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 163.14 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 163.14 and 104.96 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 163.14 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/163.14 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 163.14 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 17,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123.19/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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