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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.38, 160.71 and 76.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.38, 160.71 and 76.85 is: 115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.38 : 160.71 = 76.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.38/160.71 = 76.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.38x = 160.71 × 76.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.38x = 12,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350.56/107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.02

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