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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 161.16 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 161.16 and 66.84 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 161.16 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/161.16 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 161.16 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 10,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771.93/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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