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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.19, 160.78 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.19, 160.78 and 43.11 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.19 : 160.78 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.19/160.78 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.19x = 160.78 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.19x = 6,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931.23/107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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