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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.40 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.40 and 68.44 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.40 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.40 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.40 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 10,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,977.78/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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