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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.62, 161.21 and 70.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.62, 161.21 and 70.93 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.62 : 161.21 = 70.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.62/161.21 = 70.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.62x = 161.21 × 70.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.62x = 11,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,435.06/107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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