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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.09, 160.77 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.09, 160.77 and 101.42 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.09 : 160.77 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.09/160.77 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.09x = 160.77 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.09x = 16,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306.08/107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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