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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 161.12 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 161.12 and 71.42 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 161.12 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/161.12 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 161.12 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 11,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,506.56/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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