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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.11, 160.72 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.11, 160.72 and 55.73 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.11 : 160.72 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.11/160.72 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.11x = 160.72 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.11x = 8,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956.93/107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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