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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.72, 161.34 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.72, 161.34 and 66.96 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.72 : 161.34 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.72/161.34 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.72x = 161.34 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.72x = 10,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803.33/107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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