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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 160.80 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 160.80 and 76.80 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 160.80 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/160.80 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 160.80 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 12,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349.44/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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