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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.21, 160.88 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.21, 160.88 and 55.88 is: 83.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.21 : 160.88 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.21/160.88 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.21x = 160.88 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.21x = 8,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,988.89/107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.85

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