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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.51, 161.34 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.51, 161.34 and 66.81 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.51 : 161.34 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.51/161.34 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.51x = 161.34 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.51x = 10,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778.79/107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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