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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 161.40 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 161.40 and 67.11 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 161.40 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/161.40 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 161.40 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 10,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831.55/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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