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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.62 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 160.62 and 66.50 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 160.62 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/160.62 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 160.62 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 10,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.23/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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