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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.29, 160.36 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.29, 160.36 and 93.47 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.29 : 160.36 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.29/160.36 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.29x = 160.36 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.29x = 14,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988.85/107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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