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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 161.85 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 161.85 and 47.01 is: 70.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 161.85 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/161.85 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 161.85 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 7,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.57/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.51

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