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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 160.72 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 160.72 and 89.24 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 160.72 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/160.72 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 160.72 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 14,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342.21/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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