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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.66 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.66 and 92.89 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.66 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.66 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.66 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 14,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923.71/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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