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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 163.94 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 163.94 and 101.32 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 163.94 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/163.94 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 163.94 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 16,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.05/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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