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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.59 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.59 and 52.22 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.59 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.59 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.59 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 8,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386.48/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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