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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 160.72 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 160.72 and 95.65 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 160.72 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/160.72 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 160.72 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 15,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372.23/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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