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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 160.05 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 160.05 and 107.14 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 160.05 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/160.05 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 160.05 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 17,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147.76/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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