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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.09, 160.33 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.09, 160.33 and 72.31 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.09 : 160.33 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.09/160.33 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.09x = 160.33 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.09x = 11,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593.32/107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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