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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.07, 160.53 and 42.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.07, 160.53 and 42.08 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.07 : 160.53 = 42.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.07/160.53 = 42.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.07x = 160.53 × 42.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.07x = 6,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754.30/107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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