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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 160.97 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 160.97 and 83.27 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 160.97 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/160.97 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 160.97 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 13,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402.75/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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