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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.41, 161.01 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.41, 161.01 and 56 is: 83.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.41 : 161.01 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.41/161.01 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.41x = 161.01 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.41x = 9,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.56/107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.95

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