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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.18, 160.46 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.18, 160.46 and 80.24 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.18 : 160.46 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.18/160.46 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.18x = 160.46 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.18x = 12,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875.31/107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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