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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.53, 160.90 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.53, 160.90 and 66.98 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.53 : 160.90 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.53/160.90 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.53x = 160.90 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.53x = 10,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777.32/107.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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