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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 160.68 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 160.68 and 55.86 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 160.68 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/160.68 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 160.68 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 8,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975.58/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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