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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.62 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.62 and 52.96 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.62 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.62 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.62 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 8,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506.44/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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