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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 159.47 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 159.47 and 102.71 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 159.47 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/159.47 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 159.47 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 16,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377.85/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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