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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.56 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.56 and 95.61 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.56 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.56 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.56 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 15,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351.14/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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