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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.48, 160.88 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.48, 160.88 and 73.12 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.48 : 160.88 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.48/160.88 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.48x = 160.88 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.48x = 11,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,763.55/107.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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