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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.53, 161.12 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.53, 161.12 and 104.68 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.53 : 161.12 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.53/161.12 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.53x = 161.12 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.53x = 16,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,865.12/107.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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