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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.90, 161.85 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.90, 161.85 and 26.75 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.90 : 161.85 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.90/161.85 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.90x = 161.85 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.90x = 4,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328.68/107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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