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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.65, 161.60 and 75.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.65, 161.60 and 75.73 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.65 : 161.60 = 75.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.65/161.60 = 75.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.65x = 161.60 × 75.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.65x = 12,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,237.97/107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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