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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.36, 160.92 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.36, 160.92 and 73.16 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.36 : 160.92 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.36/160.92 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.36x = 160.92 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.36x = 11,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,772.91/107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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