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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 160.61 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 160.61 and 93.80 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 160.61 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/160.61 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 160.61 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 15,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065.15/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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