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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.38 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.38 and 86.94 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.38 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.38 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.38 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 13,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943.44/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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