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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.12, 160.72 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.12, 160.72 and 96.72 is: 145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.12 : 160.72 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.12/160.72 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.12x = 160.72 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.12x = 15,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.84/107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.12

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