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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.39, 160.97 and 77.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.39, 160.97 and 77.02 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.39 : 160.97 = 77.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.39/160.97 = 77.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.39x = 160.97 × 77.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.39x = 12,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,397.12/107.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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