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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.77, 160.30 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.77, 160.30 and 105.05 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.77 : 160.30 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.77/160.30 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.77x = 160.30 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.77x = 16,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839.52/106.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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