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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 160.61 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 160.61 and 52.95 is: 79.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 160.61 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/160.61 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 160.61 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 8,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504.30/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.38

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