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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.12, 160.38 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.12, 160.38 and 93.50 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.12 : 160.38 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.12/160.38 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.12x = 160.38 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.12x = 14,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995.53/107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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