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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 160.60 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 160.60 and 91.92 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 160.60 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/160.60 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 160.60 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 14,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762.35/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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