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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.95, 161.90 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.95, 161.90 and 68.89 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.95 : 161.90 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.95/161.90 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.95x = 161.90 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.95x = 11,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152.95/107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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