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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 159.52 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 159.52 and 103 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 159.52 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/159.52 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 159.52 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 16,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,430.56/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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