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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.62 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.62 and 72.39 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.62 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.62 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.62 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 11,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627.28/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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