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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.19, 160.47 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.19, 160.47 and 71.01 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.19 : 160.47 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.19/160.47 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.19x = 160.47 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.19x = 11,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,394.97/107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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