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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 160.77 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 160.77 and 106.68 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 160.77 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/160.77 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 160.77 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 17,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150.94/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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