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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.35, 160.51 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.35, 160.51 and 76.82 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.35 : 160.51 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.35/160.51 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.35x = 160.51 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.35x = 12,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.38/107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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