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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 160.42 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 160.42 and 99.41 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 160.42 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/160.42 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 160.42 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 15,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947.35/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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