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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.36 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.36 and 61.56 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.36 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.36 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.36 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 9,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871.76/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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