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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.54, 161.43 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.54, 161.43 and 105.05 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.54 : 161.43 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.54/161.43 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.54x = 161.43 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.54x = 16,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957.32/107.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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