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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.68 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.68 and 43.64 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.68 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.68 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.68 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 7,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.72/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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