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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 161 and 42.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 161 and 42.33 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 161 = 42.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/161 = 42.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 161 × 42.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 6,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815.13/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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