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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.52, 160.97 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.52, 160.97 and 85.89 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.52 : 160.97 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.52/160.97 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.52x = 160.97 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.52x = 13,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,825.71/107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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