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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.56 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.56 and 53.11 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.56 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.56 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.56 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 8,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.34/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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