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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.47 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 160.47 and 61.34 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 160.47 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/160.47 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 160.47 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 9,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843.23/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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