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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.11, 160.81 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.11, 160.81 and 55.09 is: 82.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.11 : 160.81 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.11/160.81 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.11x = 160.81 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.11x = 8,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859.79/107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.72

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