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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.18 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.18 and 105.60 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.18 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.18 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.18 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 17,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.61/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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