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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 159.92 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 159.92 and 107.57 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 159.92 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/159.92 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 159.92 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 17,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201.26/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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