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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.25, 160.89 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.25, 160.89 and 81.60 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 160.89 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/160.89 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 160.89 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 13,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128.62/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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