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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 160.62 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 160.62 and 104.26 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 160.62 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/160.62 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 160.62 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 16,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746.24/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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