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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.90, 161.96 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.90, 161.96 and 96.50 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.90 : 161.96 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.90/161.96 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.90x = 161.96 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.90x = 15,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.14/107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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