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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 162 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 162 and 103.28 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 162 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/162 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 162 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 16,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730.55/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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