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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.66, 162.74 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.66, 162.74 and 107.44 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.66 : 162.74 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.66/162.74 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.66x = 162.74 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.66x = 17,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484.79/108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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