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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.93, 161.46 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.93, 161.46 and 100.10 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.93 : 161.46 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.93/161.46 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.93x = 161.46 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.93x = 16,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.55/107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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