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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.55 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.55 and 74.51 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.55 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.55 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.55 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 11,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,963.17/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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