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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.28, 160.72 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.28, 160.72 and 76.76 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.28 : 160.72 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.28/160.72 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.28x = 160.72 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.28x = 12,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336.87/107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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