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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.03, 160.60 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.03, 160.60 and 58.31 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.03 : 160.60 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.03/160.60 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.03x = 160.60 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.03x = 9,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364.84/107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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