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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 160.56 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 160.56 and 106.47 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 160.56 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/160.56 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 160.56 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 17,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094.82/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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