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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.67, 161.45 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.67, 161.45 and 46.77 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.67 : 161.45 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.67/161.45 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.67x = 161.45 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.67x = 7,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550.78/107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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