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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.61, 164.14 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.61, 164.14 and 106.72 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.61 : 164.14 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.61/164.14 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.61x = 164.14 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.61x = 17,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.94/108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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