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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.05, 160.68 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.05, 160.68 and 72.24 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.05 : 160.68 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.05/160.68 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.05x = 160.68 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.05x = 11,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,607.52/107.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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