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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 160.92 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 160.92 and 97.47 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 160.92 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/160.92 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 160.92 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 15,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684.87/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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