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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 162.13 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 162.13 and 104.72 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 162.13 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/162.13 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 162.13 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 16,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977.54/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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