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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 160.76 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 160.76 and 98.45 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 160.76 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/160.76 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 160.76 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 15,825.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825.93/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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