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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.65, 161.31 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.65, 161.31 and 66.95 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.65 : 161.31 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.65/161.31 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.65x = 161.31 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.65x = 10,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798.90/107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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