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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.21, 160.83 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.21, 160.83 and 95.87 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.21 : 160.83 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.21/160.83 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.21x = 160.83 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.21x = 15,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419.17/107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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