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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 160.74 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 160.74 and 81.42 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 160.74 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/160.74 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 160.74 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 13,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,087.45/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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