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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.12, 160.29 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.12, 160.29 and 95.85 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.12 : 160.29 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.12/160.29 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.12x = 160.29 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.12x = 15,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363.80/107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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