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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.68, 161.52 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.68, 161.52 and 43.50 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.68 : 161.52 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.68/161.52 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.68x = 161.52 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.68x = 7,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026.12/107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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