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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.24, 160.52 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.24, 160.52 and 104.90 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.24 : 160.52 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.24/160.52 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.24x = 160.52 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.24x = 16,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837.22/107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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