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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 161.64 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 161.64 and 107.10 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 161.64 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/161.64 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 161.64 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 17,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311.64/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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