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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 160.76 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 160.76 and 42.16 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 160.76 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/160.76 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 160.76 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 6,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777.64/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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