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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 160.62 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 160.62 and 81.54 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 160.62 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/160.62 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 160.62 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 13,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096.65/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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