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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.09, 160.55 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.09, 160.55 and 72.76 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.09 : 160.55 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.09/160.55 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.09x = 160.55 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.09x = 11,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,680.45/107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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