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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 161.40 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 161.40 and 75.68 is: 113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 161.40 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/161.40 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 161.40 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 12,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.75/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.27

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