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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 160.88 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 160.88 and 93.52 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 160.88 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/160.88 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 160.88 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 15,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.50/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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