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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 160.88 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 160.88 and 84.42 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 160.88 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/160.88 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 160.88 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 13,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581.49/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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