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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.52, 161.28 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.52, 161.28 and 66.84 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.52 : 161.28 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.52/161.28 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.52x = 161.28 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.52x = 10,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,779.96/107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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