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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.40, 160.92 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.40, 160.92 and 71.34 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.40 : 160.92 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.40/160.92 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.40x = 160.92 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.40x = 11,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,480.03/107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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