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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.61 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.61 and 72.88 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.61 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.61 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.61 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 11,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,705.26/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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