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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.91 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.91 and 50.13 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.91 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.91 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.91 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 8,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116.55/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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