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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 163.08 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 163.08 and 79.85 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 163.08 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/163.08 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 163.08 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 13,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021.94/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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