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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.02, 160.54 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.02, 160.54 and 34.88 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.02 : 160.54 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.02/160.54 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.02x = 160.54 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.02x = 5,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.64/107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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