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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.12, 160.42 and 61.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.12, 160.42 and 61.33 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.12 : 160.42 = 61.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.12/160.42 = 61.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.12x = 160.42 × 61.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.12x = 9,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838.56/107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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