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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.19, 160.54 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.19, 160.54 and 105.02 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.19 : 160.54 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.19/160.54 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.19x = 160.54 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.19x = 16,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859.45/107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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