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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 160.47 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 160.47 and 104.58 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 160.47 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/160.47 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 160.47 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 16,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.95/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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