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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.04 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.04 and 102.47 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.04 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.04 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.04 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 16,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399.30/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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