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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.68 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.68 and 106.03 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.68 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.68 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.68 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 17,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142.93/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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