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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.44, 160.89 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.44, 160.89 and 71.26 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.44 : 160.89 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.44/160.89 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.44x = 160.89 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.44x = 11,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465.02/107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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