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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 160.84 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 160.84 and 100.55 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 160.84 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/160.84 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 160.84 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 16,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,172.46/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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