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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.19, 160.49 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.19, 160.49 and 55.72 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.19 : 160.49 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.19/160.49 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.19x = 160.49 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.19x = 8,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.22/107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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