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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.53 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.53 and 46.85 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.53 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.53 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.53 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 7,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566.76/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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