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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 161.17 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 161.17 and 66.74 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 161.17 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/161.17 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 161.17 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 10,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756.49/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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