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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.84, 163.44 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.84, 163.44 and 106.86 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.84 : 163.44 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.84/163.44 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.84x = 163.44 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.84x = 17,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465.20/108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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