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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.67, 159.95 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.67, 159.95 and 52.50 is: 78.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.67 : 159.95 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.67/159.95 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.67x = 159.95 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.67x = 8,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397.51/106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.72

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