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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.16, 161.01 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.16, 161.01 and 66.66 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.16 : 161.01 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.16/161.01 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.16x = 161.01 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.16x = 10,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,732.93/107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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