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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 162.90 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 162.90 and 108 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 162.90 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/162.90 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 162.90 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 17,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593.20/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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