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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.71, 161.45 and 69.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.71, 161.45 and 69.23 is: 103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.71 : 161.45 = 69.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.71/161.45 = 69.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.71x = 161.45 × 69.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.71x = 11,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,177.18/107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.77

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