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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.07, 160.56 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.07, 160.56 and 34.91 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.07 : 160.56 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.07/160.56 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.07x = 160.56 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.07x = 5,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605.15/107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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