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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.68, 161.67 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.68, 161.67 and 67.15 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.68 : 161.67 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.68/161.67 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.68x = 161.67 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.68x = 10,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856.14/107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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