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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 161.43 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 161.43 and 86.28 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 161.43 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/161.43 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 161.43 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 13,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,928.18/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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