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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.15, 160.91 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.15, 160.91 and 102.80 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.15 : 160.91 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.15/160.91 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.15x = 160.91 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.15x = 16,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.00/107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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