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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.52, 160.68 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.52, 160.68 and 102.26 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.52 : 160.68 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.52/160.68 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.52x = 160.68 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.52x = 16,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431.92/106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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