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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 161.52 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 161.52 and 101.28 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 161.52 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/161.52 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 161.52 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 16,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358.75/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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