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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.15, 160.61 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.15, 160.61 and 68.67 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.15 : 160.61 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.15/160.61 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.15x = 160.61 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.15x = 11,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,028.75/107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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