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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.25, 161 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.25, 161 and 66.75 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 161 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/161 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 161 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 10,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746.75/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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