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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.61 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.61 and 68.64 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.61 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.61 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.61 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 11,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023.32/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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