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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 160.81 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 160.81 and 85.54 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 160.81 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/160.81 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 160.81 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 13,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,755.92/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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