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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.24, 160.59 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.24, 160.59 and 66.02 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.24 : 160.59 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.24/160.59 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.24x = 160.59 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.24x = 10,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601.35/107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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