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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.67, 161.40 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.67, 161.40 and 43.59 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.67 : 161.40 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.67/161.40 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.67x = 161.40 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.67x = 7,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035.43/107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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