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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 159.67 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 159.67 and 52.53 is: 78.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 159.67 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/159.67 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 159.67 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 8,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387.47/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.67

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