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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 161.48 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 161.48 and 45.96 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 161.48 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/161.48 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 161.48 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 7,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421.39/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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