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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.28, 160.68 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.28, 160.68 and 86.91 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.28 : 160.68 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.28/160.68 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.28x = 160.68 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.28x = 13,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964.70/107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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