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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.78 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.78 and 66.68 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.78 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.78 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.78 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 10,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,720.81/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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