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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.25 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.25 and 105.06 is: 156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.25 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.25 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.25 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 16,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.93/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.95

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