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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 160.78 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 160.78 and 73.02 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 160.78 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/160.78 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 160.78 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 11,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,740.16/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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