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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.44, 160.92 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.44, 160.92 and 85.92 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.44 : 160.92 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.44/160.92 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.44x = 160.92 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.44x = 13,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826.25/107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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