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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.93, 161.59 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.93, 161.59 and 71.79 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.93 : 161.59 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.93/161.59 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.93x = 161.59 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.93x = 11,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.55/107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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