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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.09, 160.63 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.09, 160.63 and 52.97 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.09 : 160.63 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.09/160.63 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.09x = 160.63 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.09x = 8,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508.84/107.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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