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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 161.80 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 161.80 and 105.17 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 161.80 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/161.80 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 161.80 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 17,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.43/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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