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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.58 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 160.58 and 76.60 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 160.58 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/160.58 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 160.58 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 12,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300.43/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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