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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.95, 161.68 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.95, 161.68 and 71.37 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.95 : 161.68 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.95/161.68 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.95x = 161.68 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.95x = 11,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,539.10/107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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