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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.51, 160.85 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.51, 160.85 and 93.74 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.51 : 160.85 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.51/160.85 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.51x = 160.85 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.51x = 15,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077.51/107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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