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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 160.87 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 160.87 and 101.25 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 160.87 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/160.87 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 160.87 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 16,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.02/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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