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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 160.70 and 53.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 160.70 and 53.02 is: 79.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 160.70 = 53.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/160.70 = 53.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 160.70 × 53.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 8,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520.31/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.53

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