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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.01, 160.39 and 70.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.01, 160.39 and 70.42 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.01 : 160.39 = 70.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.01/160.39 = 70.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.01x = 160.39 × 70.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.01x = 11,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294.66/107.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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