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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.51, 160.83 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.51, 160.83 and 93.24 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.51 : 160.83 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.51/160.83 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.51x = 160.83 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.51x = 14,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994.84/107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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