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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 162.03 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 162.03 and 106.53 is: 161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 162.03 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/162.03 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 162.03 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 17,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261.06/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.12

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