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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.40, 160.97 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.40, 160.97 and 98.76 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.40 : 160.97 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.40/160.97 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.40x = 160.97 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.40x = 15,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.90/107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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