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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.49 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.49 and 76.59 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.49 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.49 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.49 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 12,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291.93/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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