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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 164.12 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 164.12 and 97.68 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 164.12 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/164.12 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 164.12 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 16,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031.24/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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