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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.01, 160.53 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.01, 160.53 and 34.88 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.01 : 160.53 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.01/160.53 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.01x = 160.53 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.01x = 5,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.29/107.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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