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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.40, 161.10 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.40, 161.10 and 72.60 is: 108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.40 : 161.10 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.40/161.10 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.40x = 161.10 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.40x = 11,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,695.86/107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.90

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