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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.20, 160.86 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.20, 160.86 and 68.66 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.20 : 160.86 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.20/160.86 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.20x = 160.86 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.20x = 11,044.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044.65/107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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