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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 160.96 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 160.96 and 105.52 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 160.96 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/160.96 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 160.96 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 16,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984.50/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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