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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 161.73 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 161.73 and 104.22 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 161.73 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/161.73 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 161.73 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 16,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855.50/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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