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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.14, 160.82 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.14, 160.82 and 70.58 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.14 : 160.82 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.14/160.82 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.14x = 160.82 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.14x = 11,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,350.68/107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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