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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 161.87 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 161.87 and 26.76 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 161.87 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/161.87 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 161.87 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 4,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330.82/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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