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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.74 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.74 and 85.96 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.74 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.74 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.74 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 13,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,817.21/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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