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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.25, 160.68 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.25, 160.68 and 97.11 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 160.68 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/160.68 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 160.68 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 15,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603.63/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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