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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.12, 161.02 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.12, 161.02 and 96.34 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.12 : 161.02 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.12/161.02 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.12x = 161.02 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.12x = 15,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512.69/107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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