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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.92, 162.68 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.92, 162.68 and 106.30 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.92 : 162.68 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.92/162.68 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.92x = 162.68 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.92x = 17,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.88/107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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