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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.71, 160.28 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.71, 160.28 and 107.35 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.71 : 160.28 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.71/160.28 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.71x = 160.28 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.71x = 17,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206.06/107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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