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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.77 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.77 and 70.50 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.77 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.77 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.77 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 11,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,334.29/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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