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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.66, 161.64 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.66, 161.64 and 96.68 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.66 : 161.64 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.66/161.64 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.66x = 161.64 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.66x = 15,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627.76/107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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