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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 161.04 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 161.04 and 105.28 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 161.04 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/161.04 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 161.04 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 16,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954.29/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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