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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.03, 160.52 and 34.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.03, 160.52 and 34.87 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.03 : 160.52 = 34.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.03/160.52 = 34.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.03x = 160.52 × 34.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.03x = 5,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596.53/107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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