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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.09, 160.63 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.09, 160.63 and 95.73 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.09 : 160.63 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.09/160.63 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.09x = 160.63 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.09x = 15,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.71/107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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