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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.18, 160.49 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.18, 160.49 and 101.51 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.18 : 160.49 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.18/160.49 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.18x = 160.49 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.18x = 16,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290.79/107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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