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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.72 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.72 and 61.59 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.72 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.72 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.72 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 9,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.74/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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