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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.87, 160.36 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.87, 160.36 and 52.77 is: 79.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.87 : 160.36 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.87/160.36 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.87x = 160.36 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.87x = 8,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462.20/106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.18

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