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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 162.21 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 162.21 and 101.38 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 162.21 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/162.21 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 162.21 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 16,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,444.04/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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