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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.76 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.76 and 73.02 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.76 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.76 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.76 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 11,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,739.28/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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