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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.48, 160 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.48, 160 and 102.51 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.48 : 160 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.48/160 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.48x = 160 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.48x = 16,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401.60/107.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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