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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.99, 160.90 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.99, 160.90 and 101.15 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.99 : 160.90 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.99/160.90 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.99x = 160.90 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.99x = 16,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.04/107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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