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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.11, 160.72 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.11, 160.72 and 91.87 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.11 : 160.72 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.11/160.72 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.11x = 160.72 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.11x = 14,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.35/107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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