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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 161.02 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 161.02 and 71.18 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 161.02 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/161.02 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 161.02 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 11,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,461.40/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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