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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.38, 161.14 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.38, 161.14 and 72.80 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.38 : 161.14 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.38/161.14 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.38x = 161.14 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.38x = 11,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,730.75/107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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