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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 162.36 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 162.36 and 106.50 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 162.36 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/162.36 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 162.36 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 17,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291.34/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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