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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 161.03 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 161.03 and 49.55 is: 74.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 161.03 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/161.03 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 161.03 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 7,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,979.04/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.33

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