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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 162 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 162 and 102.33 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 162 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/162 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 162 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 16,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577.46/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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