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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 160.72 and 85.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 160.72 and 85.57 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 160.72 = 85.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/160.72 = 85.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 160.72 × 85.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 13,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752.81/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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