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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 160.99 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 160.99 and 80.34 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 160.99 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/160.99 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 160.99 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 12,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933.94/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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