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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.42, 160.88 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.42, 160.88 and 78.41 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.42 : 160.88 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.42/160.88 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.42x = 160.88 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.42x = 12,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613.40/107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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