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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 161.52 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 161.52 and 75.30 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 161.52 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/161.52 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 161.52 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 12,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.46/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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