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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 161.36 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 161.36 and 66.44 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 161.36 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/161.36 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 161.36 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 10,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,719.62/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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