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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.37, 161.19 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.37, 161.19 and 75.51 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.37 : 161.19 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.37/161.19 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.37x = 161.19 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.37x = 12,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.46/107.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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