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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.46, 160.91 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.46, 160.91 and 85.70 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.46 : 160.91 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.46/160.91 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.46x = 160.91 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.46x = 13,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,789.08/107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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