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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.35, 160.76 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.35, 160.76 and 76.97 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.35 : 160.76 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.35/160.76 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.35x = 160.76 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.35x = 12,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374.29/107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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