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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 161.91 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 161.91 and 75.44 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 161.91 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/161.91 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 161.91 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 12,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.49/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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