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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.25, 160.92 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.25, 160.92 and 87 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 160.92 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/160.92 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 160.92 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 14,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000.04/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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