Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.50 and 100.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 107, 160.50 and 100.79 is: 151.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107 : 160.50 = 100.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107/160.50 = 100.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107x = 160.50 × 100.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107x = 16,176.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,176.80/107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151.19
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