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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.52, 160.98 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.52, 160.98 and 101.82 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.52 : 160.98 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.52/160.98 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.52x = 160.98 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.52x = 16,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390.98/107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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