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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.67 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.67 and 107.40 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.67 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.67 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.67 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 17,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.76/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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