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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.59, 161.29 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.59, 161.29 and 46.74 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.59 : 161.29 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.59/161.29 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.59x = 161.29 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.59x = 7,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538.69/107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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