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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.57, 160.58 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.57, 160.58 and 94.60 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.57 : 160.58 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.57/160.58 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.57x = 160.58 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.57x = 15,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190.35/107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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