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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.28, 160.74 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.28, 160.74 and 79.98 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.28 : 160.74 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.28/160.74 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.28x = 160.74 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.28x = 12,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855.99/107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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