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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 160.87 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 160.87 and 61.58 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 160.87 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/160.87 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 160.87 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 9,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,906.37/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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