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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.07, 160.38 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.07, 160.38 and 55.56 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.07 : 160.38 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.07/160.38 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.07x = 160.38 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.07x = 8,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910.71/107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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