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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.74, 161.64 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.74, 161.64 and 67.18 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.74 : 161.64 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.74/161.64 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.74x = 161.64 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.74x = 10,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,858.98/107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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