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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.58, 161.21 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.58, 161.21 and 71.38 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.58 : 161.21 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.58/161.21 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.58x = 161.21 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.58x = 11,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507.17/107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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