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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.55 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 160.55 and 79.82 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 160.55 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/160.55 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 160.55 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 12,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815.10/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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