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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.07, 160.92 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.07, 160.92 and 71.23 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.07 : 160.92 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.07/160.92 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.07x = 160.92 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.07x = 11,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462.15/107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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