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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.74 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.74 and 81.59 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.74 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.74 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.74 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 13,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113.97/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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