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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.95, 161.92 and 42.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.95, 161.92 and 42.95 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.95 : 161.92 = 42.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.95/161.92 = 42.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.95x = 161.92 × 42.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.95x = 6,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954.46/107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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