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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.70, 161.67 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.70, 161.67 and 96.36 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.70 : 161.67 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.70/161.67 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.70x = 161.67 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.70x = 15,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,578.52/107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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