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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 161.94 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 161.94 and 50.15 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 161.94 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/161.94 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 161.94 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 8,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120.48/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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