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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 160.96 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 160.96 and 103.71 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 160.96 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/160.96 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 160.96 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 16,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.16/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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