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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.49, 160.92 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.49, 160.92 and 68.91 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.49 : 160.92 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.49/160.92 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.49x = 160.92 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.49x = 11,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,089.00/107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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