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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.41, 160.96 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.41, 160.96 and 61.66 is: 92.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.41 : 160.96 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.41/160.96 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.41x = 160.96 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.41x = 9,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924.24/107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.40

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