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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.90, 162 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.90, 162 and 71.35 is: 107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.90 : 162 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.90/162 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.90x = 162 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.90x = 11,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,558.70/107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.12

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