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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.30 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.30 and 66.99 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.30 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.30 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.30 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 10,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805.15/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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