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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.21, 160.85 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.21, 160.85 and 105.62 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.21 : 160.85 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.21/160.85 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.21x = 160.85 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.21x = 16,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987.64/107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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