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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 161.16 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 161.16 and 108.96 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 161.16 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/161.16 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 161.16 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 17,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559.99/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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