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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.89, 162.41 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.89, 162.41 and 107.34 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.89 : 162.41 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.89/162.41 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.89x = 162.41 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.89x = 17,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432.55/108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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